Community staff infection control resources

The following guidelines for health professionals provide information on infection control practices in the community.

Infection control guidelines

Routine infection control practices

Routine Infection Control Practices in the Community The purpose of this guideline is to outline infection control precautions that will prevent and control the spread of infection to clients and staff in the community health care setting, e.g. client’s home, community health centres, walk-in clinics. These evidence-based recommendations are based on federal, provincial and local guidelines.